noun
- a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call; a donkey
- a foolish or stupid person
Usage: informal
Examples
- The farmer used an ass to carry supplies up the mountain trail.
- Wild asses roam the desert regions of Africa and Asia.
- Don’t be such an ass – think before you speak.
- He made an ass of himself at the party.
- The stubborn ass refused to move despite our efforts.